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Fire heavily damages house in Cotuit »

COTUIT – Fire heavily damaged a house in Cotuit late Saturday evening. Flames were visible when crews arrived at the house on Content Lane shortly after 11 PM. All occupants reportedly safely evacuated the residence. The State Fire Marshal’s office was notified to investigate the cause of…

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: Bruce Shelton (OK) »

Bruce Shelton, Age Now: 10, Missing: 09/26/2025. Missing From NORMAN, OK. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Norman Police Department (Oklahoma) 1-405-321-1444.

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Harwich officer named officer of the month years after father won same honor »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: Friday evening, Chief Considine and Officer Griffiths attended the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund’s annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C. to recognize 12 Officers named ‘Officers of the Month’ for 2024, honoring their heroic actions.…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Marstons Mills. The crash happened about 4:30 PM on Santuit-Newtownn Road south of River Road. Rescuers called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at the Cape Cod Airfield to fly the victim to an off-Cape trauma center.…

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: Skarlet Jumper (NC) »

Skarlet Jumper, Age Now: 10, Missing: 09/17/2025. Missing From MURPHY, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (North Carolina) 1-828-835-3144.

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Two face drug charges after traffic stop in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – In their weekly recap, Sandwich Police report that last Friday (September 19th), while on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle operating at an excessive speed. That officer initiated traffic stop. Both the driver and passenger were making movements to conceal their hands from view.…

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Alleged drunk driver reportedly tried to flee after slamming into Yarmouth Port utility pole… »

YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly before midnight last evening, Yarmouth Police patrol officers began responding to Center Street after receiving reports of a single-vehicle crash. Responding officers were advised of a second vehicle at the crash scene attempting to pick up the operator of the…

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Yarmouth Fire Lieutenant retiring after 32 years »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Fire Department Lieutenant Robert Reardon is retiring after 32 years in the fire service. Yarmouth Fire is inviting the public to an Ice Cream Sundae Party to celebrate. The event will be held on Tuesday September 30th from 1 to 5 PM at the Yarmouth Fire Headquarters at 96 Old…

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Police cruiser and car collide in Harwich »

HARWICH – A Harwich Police cruiser and a passenger car were involved in a collision shortly before 7:30 PM Thursday. The crash happened at the intersection of Division and Willow Streets. Firefighters assisted the officer from the cruiser. According to reports, the officer and another person were…

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CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST 18-YEAR-OLD FALMOUTH MAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO COMMIT SCHOOL SHOOTING »

ABOVE: Ian Fotheringham’s booking photo from earlier in September.  Insert: “Nolle prosequi” is a Latin phrase that translates to “I am unwilling to pursue.” In legal terms, it refers to a prosecutor’s decision to voluntarily drop or dismiss criminal charges against…